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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.39, 18.57 and 10.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.39, 18.57 and 10.38 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.39 : 18.57 = 10.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.39/18.57 = 10.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.39x = 18.57 × 10.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.39x = 192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.76/12.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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